Samsung WB210 vs Sony NEX-5R

Here, we are evaluating the Samsung WB210 versus Sony NEX-5R, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB210 (14MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is fairly similar but the WB210 (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The WB210 was unveiled 13 months earlier than the NEX-5R making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the WB210 scores versus the NEX-5R in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB210 and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The full galleries are provided at Samsung WB210 Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB210 has got physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5R has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB210 versus Sony NEX-5R in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the WB210 against the NEX-5R.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB210 and NEX-5R is 94 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WB210 and NEX-5R.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WB210 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony NEX-5R will deliver greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged WB210 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.